The Honor Role

Student Advocacy Specialist Sharlene Patterson is a resource when in need. 

Andy Smith, an adaptive PE teacher and Mindset trainer with Exceptional Children’s Services, sets his students up for small victories and lifelong success. 

Starr’s Mill High’s Sean Hickey, a World History and AP Psychology teacher, is a proud Panther who returned home to help mold the future.

North Fayette Elementary technology specialist and computer science teacher Tinasha Lewis helps students stay safe and be successful in the digital age. 

Substitute teacher Jeff Holmes strives to help students make the most of their time. 

Sandy Creek High volleyball and girls basketball coach Tishay Lewis counts the biggest victories that don’t count on the scoreboard. 

McIntosh High graphic design teacher Lauren Bozone helps her students see a whole new world through design. 

Stephanie McClendon, school nutrition manager at JC Booth Middle School, puts her heart into making healthy meals for her young Warriors.

Fayette County High Director of Bands Dr. Myra Rhoden teaches life skills through music. 

Sandy Creek High basketball coach Jon-Michael Nickerson fell in love with the sport, and he’s helped make Patriot hoops a family affair. 

Bennett’s Mill Principal JP Ward uses his unique background to set up everyone in the Bronco family to be the best they can be.

With Alo Farms, Starr’s Mill High alum Alec Brown helps bring healthy food options to the community and our schools.

Fayetteville Elementary Assistant Principal Ashley Judy found her passion in the very school building she now calls home, and she is driven to help the Tiger Cubs unlock their own inspiration. 

When parents send their children to Kedron Elementary each day, they know they are in good hands with school nurse Diani Harper. 

Flat Rock Middle STEAM careers teacher Sarah Thompson plants a love of learning through hands-on initiatives, like in the school’s Food Forest. 

J.C. Booth Middle’s Director of Bands McKinley Stinson instills confidence and passion in his young musicians.

Peachtree City Elementary media specialist Amanda White finds joy in sharing a lifelong love of reading with her students.  

Bunky Colvin talks about determination, destiny, and the long road to becoming head coach of McIntosh’s championship boys soccer program.  

Braelinn Elementary counselor Heather Wible believes in imparting life skills to help her young Stars thrive.  

Ward Abel talks art and inspiration as he retires from teaching.   

Brett Garvin looks back at winning a state football championship for Sandy Creek High and riding off into the sunset for retirement.  

Huddleston Elementary cafeteria manager Patti Carabajal pours hear heart into every meal for her students. 

Whitewater High public safety and law teacher Scott Schmitt recounts his path from police officer to finding a love of teaching and a home in the classroom.

McIntosh High journalism advisor Shanon Woolf walks through her journey returning home to her dream job at her alma mater. 

On the debut episode of “The Honor Role” podcast, 2023 Fayette County Teacher of the Year Michelle Shaw, a Spring Hill Elementary kindergarten teacher, talks about why she is driven to provide her kindergarteners with the strong pillars they need to launch a lifetime of learning.